Ever wonder why we put up Christmas trees? Evergreen fir trees are universal winter decorations: Pagans displayed the ...

To some people, Christmastime is nothing more than a season of generosity, joy, dressing up evergreen trees, waiting for Santa Claus and buying gifts for your loved ones. To others, Christmastime is ...

Christmas is a universal holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus, whom Christians believe was the son of God, and has evolved into a popular gift-giving holiday, both of which have their basis in ...

It was in the year 336 when Jesus’s birthday was declared to be December 25th. Roman emperor Constantine had declared Christianity the empire’s official religion and the church in Rome turned the 25th ...

From the day after Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve, the holiday season is one of the most magical times of year for travel.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Christmas in July can trace its origin back to France in 1892. The celebration become popular in the U.S.

White Christmas: The Story of an American Song by Jody Rosen is an intriguing and insightful look at the story behind a holiday classic of American popular music. This is a story of many parts, not ...

From “Jingle Bells” to the street-corner bell ringers of the Salvation Army, the sound of the Christmas season is bells. But bell ringing has a rich history, integrated into daily and liturgical life ...